Hampstead Bypass is now fully funded

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Pender County Commissioner David Piepmeyer says the Hampstead Bypass is fully funded and moving ahead.

According to Piepmeyer, the approximately $113 million to build both sections of the 4-lane divided highway has been formally approved.

This clears the path to allow construction to being in 2020 with completion by 2025.

The bypass will be 13 miles long when completed.